Tribulus Terestris (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical annual procumbent poisonous subshrub having fruit that splits into five spiny nutlets; serious pasture weed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tribulus terestris is a serious pasture weed that can be found in many tropical regions around the world.
- The tribulus terestris plant is a tropical annual procumbent poisonous subshrub that produces fruit that splits into five spiny nutlets.
- Farmers consider tribulus terestris to be a nuisance due to its ability to outcompete more desirable plants for water and nutrients.
- Tribulus terestris is often found growing in dry, disturbed areas and can be difficult to eradicate once it has taken hold.
- The spiny nutlets of the tribulus terestris plant can cause injury to animals that accidentally ingest them.